This Sweet Potato Casserole is a delightful mix of creamy sweet potatoes and a crunchy pecan topping. It’s the perfect side dish for holiday gatherings or any special meal.
📋 Ingredients:
For the Sweet Potato Base:
🍠 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 4-5 large sweet potatoes)
🧈 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
🍬 1/2 cup brown sugar
🥚 2 large eggs
🍼 1/2 cup milk
🧂 1 tsp vanilla extract
🧂 1/2 tsp salt
For the Pecan Topping:
🍬 1/2 cup brown sugar
🌾 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
🧈 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
🌰 1 cup chopped pecans
📝 Instructions:
- Prepare the Sweet Potatoes:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Peel and cut sweet potatoes into chunks. Boil in a large pot of water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and mash until smooth.
- Make the Sweet Potato Base:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until well combined and smooth.
Transfer the sweet potato mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Prepare the Pecan Topping:
In a medium bowl, mix together the brown sugar, flour, melted butter, and chopped pecans until it forms a crumbly mixture.
Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture in the baking dish.
- Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
- Serve:
Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm and enjoy the delightful combination of creamy sweet potatoes and crunchy pecan topping.
⏲ Preparation Time: 20 minutes
⏲ Cooking Time: 35 minutes
🍲 Total Time: 55 minutes
👥 Servings: 8
🔥 Calories: 350 kcal per serving
💡 Notes:
For a marshmallow topping, add mini marshmallows on top of the pecan mixture and bake until golden brown.
This dish can be prepared a day in advance. Simply assemble the casserole, cover, and refrigerate. Bake just before serving.
To make this recipe dairy-free, substitute the butter with a plant-based alternative and use almond milk or another non-dairy milk.
Enjoy your delicious and comforting Sweet Potato Casserole! 🍠🌟🍬